1962 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 151 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Carina |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |
